Case Decisions and Policy Advisory Opinions
The Oversight Board reviews Meta’s content decisions to see if the company acted in line with its own policies, values and human rights commitments. The Board can choose to overturn or uphold Meta’s decision.
Case Decisions
All three types result in binding decisions that Meta must implement.
Standard
In-depth review of Meta’s decision to remove or allow a post, which includes recommendations.
Summary
Analysis of Meta’s original decision on a post when the company later changes its mind, after the Board selects the case for review.
Expedited
Rapid review of Meta’s decision on a post in exceptional situations with urgent real-world consequences.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-044-FB-UA, 2025-045-FB-UA, 2025-046-FB-UA, 2025-047-FB-UA
Reporting on Somaliland Current Affairs
The Oversight Board has found Meta’s systems have failed to safeguard independent journalism and public interest reporting in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-022-FB-UA, 2025-023-FB-UA
Posts Sharing Speeches in Syrian Conflict
The Oversight Board calls on Meta to add to its tools for moderating content in armed conflict to mitigate information asymmetries its policies may create between different parties to conflicts.
Summary
Overturned
2025-058-FB-UA
Report on Violent Attack in Sri Lanka
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post consisting of a link to a news article about a gunman firing at a church in Sri Lanka.
POLICY ADVISORY OPINIONS
Meta can also ask the Board for guidance on specific issues through policy advisory opinions. These are integrated into the company’s policy development process.
